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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur struggle in early season after transfer window

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur struggle in early season after transfer window

Summary

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur face challenges early in the Premier League season following a busy summer transfer window. United, having invested in players like Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, has struggled with disappointing performances. Tottenham, currently at the bottom of the table after five matches, is also under pressure, particularly after spending over €200 million on new midfielders. Both clubs are aiming for improvement as the season progresses, with Tottenham's new signings under scrutiny following their lackluster form.

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Status Watch

•Manchester United has spent heavily but struggled in early matches.
•Tottenham sits bottom of the Premier League after five games.
•Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos have yet to meet expectations at United.
•Tottenham's new midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes need improvement.
•Brighton has prospered from Tottenham's questionable transfer decisions.

Latest Updates

6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their lines

What they're saying

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The Premier League gravy train showed no sign of slowing down this summer, with clubs continuing to spend extravagantly during the transfer window.However, some of the biggest spenders will be concern...
— Yahoo Sports

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